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  1. UCF students/grads, opinion please?

    displacedfloridian posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello all, I'm a non-traditional student w/ 3.9 gpa, contemplating applying to UCF's BSN program in the fall, vs. Lake Sumter Community College's ASN program, then doing UCF's online RN to BSN...

  2. Florida CNA's

    displacedfloridian replied to combkk's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I did Florida Medical Prep also, on Leesburg, had Ray- awesome! I was so skeptical too, sounded like a "promo"...granted I have all pre-reqs done for nursing school- but no real clinical experience...

  3. Should I start off as CNA or Medical Assitant.. need advice!

    displacedfloridian replied to josebeltran88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A CNA, also, I did a 4-day prep course, 300.00, I was skeptical, but it was all I needed (I'm a nursing student, but had no prior clinical experience other than patient-sitting) I passed my test and...

  4. Challenging CNA exam..help please?

    displacedfloridian replied to BossBadger's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Where are you scheduled to test? I just took the test today (passed) in Ocala.....it was a little easier than I thought, my nerves were still in high-gear that's for

  5. UCF students/grads, opinion please?

    displacedfloridian replied to displacedfloridian's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well, my hard-earned GPA is for all nursing pre-reqs....that's how they did it at AACC in Maryland...here, I've unhappily discovered they look at total

  6. UCF students/grads, opinion please?

    displacedfloridian replied to displacedfloridian's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks Jill, I'll look at Seminole's website...I only have fall/spring 2010/2011, summer 2011 and fall/spring 2011/2012 to do- I'll have all pre-reqs done for LSCC and UCF at end of spring 2010...

  7. Signing up for my CNA class today!

    displacedfloridian replied to wannabcna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I appreciate the way you're feeling, Wannabecna, just gettting & trying on your first pair of scrubs, and just *ordering* supplies gives you a boost, a feeling of "beginning your journey". You're...

  8. UCF students/grads, opinion please?

    displacedfloridian replied to displacedfloridian's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks Dune181, LSCC does have a RN to BSN program, all done on line. I'm going to apply to both the 2-year ASN and the BSN program this fall....I guess because I'm older, "saving" 18 months is...

  9. Signing up for my CNA class today!

    displacedfloridian replied to wannabcna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yikes, that is alot of money! My local community college offered an 8 week course for 599.00, but I missed it, am doing a Florida medical Prep Course, 300.00, one week. But most importantly, you're...

  10. Career Path?

    displacedfloridian replied to ebphillips's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Stephaniek, did you get the position after your 1st semester of nursing school? I know if you are in the community college 2-year program, you can work as a CNA, but I thought you still had to obtain...

  11. Thrilled

    displacedfloridian replied to prettyindecent's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So glad for you, remember this feeling, so that in the future, whenever you feel discouraged, be confident that the sun shines brightest after the dark clouds pass. Happy times are waiting for

  12. how many cna's plan to continue their education?

    displacedfloridian replied to jynxa17's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hahaha Ozarksgal...I'm with you on the working years left...I'll figure I'll work till I'm about 74 or so...retirement??? naaaahhh, never

  13. how many cna's plan to continue their education?

    displacedfloridian replied to jynxa17's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm doing the CNA path to "kill time" and gain experience. For me, I'll function better as an RN, with confidence, with experience as a CNA. I have all major pre-reqs done, and am waiting to apply to...

  14. AP II in Fall '09 or Spring '10 . . . can't decide

    displacedfloridian replied to dcgrrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took them consecutively, finished up fall of 2008, and I don't start nursing school till fall 2010- my opinion, take them together now, have it behind you, take a nutrition course, or some other...

  15. Career Path?

    displacedfloridian replied to ebphillips's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry! I also meant to answer that depending on your situation, if you can, opt to stay in school and aim for the RN degree, whether at a community college or university. I wouldn't get "sidetracked"...

  16. Career Path?

    displacedfloridian replied to ebphillips's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well I'm in central Florida and am doing the Florida medical Prep class, also a 300.00 class, next week. I had all my pre-reqs done & was accepted into AACC's fall 2009 nursing program in...

  17. Best area for year round work?

    displacedfloridian replied to Guest296136's topic in Florida Nursing

    We recently moved back to beautiful Florida from Maryland. Originally we were in Ft. Myers, but chose to move back in Central Florida. If hurricanes are your main concern, like me, I figured this was...

  18. Have you been able to find a job eaily after taking the CNA course?

    displacedfloridian replied to kiss04bam's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sunsetgal, did you do the Florida Medical Prep class? I'm starting that class

  19. Do you think this is a good idea? ...

    displacedfloridian replied to J87513's topic in Florida Nursing

    Sounds like you, like me, are getting the Chem out of the way for your BSN? Or is it required for the ASN? It's so maddening when you have to transfer around and each school has different...

  20. Do you think this is a good idea? ...

    displacedfloridian replied to J87513's topic in Florida Nursing

    Oh...so you already were in a college chem course w/ a lab? Are you trying to repeat it and get a better grade? if you already had a class, at least a similar class, and earned a C+, then maybe your...

  21. Do you think this is a good idea? ...

    displacedfloridian replied to J87513's topic in Florida Nursing

    I tried to take Chemistry w/ lab, with no prior chemistry classes ever, had to withdraw after a few weeks (I tried to take it in a condensed summer session, stupid idea!) So, this spring I just...

  22. New position of "companion"

    displacedfloridian replied to displacedfloridian's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Reisling, can you expand on observations you've made as you've watched nursing students? That is, what is it you see in a student, that makes you think, "ah, she/he will make a good nurse"? Is it...

  23. New position of "companion"

    displacedfloridian posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Can anyone tell me more about a position I've taken at BWMC as a "companion". I go for training in a few weeks, and am curious what can I expect? I begin nursing school in September at AACC.

  24. New position of "companion"

    displacedfloridian replied to displacedfloridian's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Good to hear that reisling!! I have been amazes at the background of my professors, it's a great school, good class/professor ratio. Did you attend AACC? Thank

  25. New position of "companion"

    displacedfloridian replied to displacedfloridian's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks for the response! Yes, it's the "sitter/companion" position. I've never worked in a hospital, or in any healthcare capacity for that matter. I'm not a CNA, and have applied to nursing school...